GAJE 2015 Bridging the Social Justice Gap: large-scale social justice simulations that bring theory and practice together Professor Simon Rice ANU College of Law Australian National University

‘Bridging the Gap’ The project website: ex.shtml The overview video: The project report video: ogz1ef5wyUxuie84AB&index=1 ogz1ef5wyUxuie84AB&index=1 GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap

Overview of the simulation exercises: practice tactical mapping positions and interests (allocate roles) collaboration GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap

Overview of the simulation exercises: production stories (interviewing) mobilisation and protest media and communications lobbying litigation UN mechanisms GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap

Overview of the simulation exercises: 1.Debrief/reflect 2.Assessment options (not for performance): none reflective writing component written parts analytical essay GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap

GAJE Workshop exercise (condensed simulation) The incident of abuse (the ‘trigger’): In your country, prisoners with intellectual disabilities are incarcerated with all prisoners. Guards and other prisoners subject prisoners with intellectual disabilities to physical abuse and sexual assault. Guards subject them to excessive discipline if they don’t understand regulations. How will you secure recognition of their circumstances and an appropriate regime for their incarceration? GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap

GAJE Workshop exercise (condensed simulation) 1. Map the context and relationships 2.On the map, identify potential partners and opponents 3.Discuss: what tactics might work, eg: –stories –mobilisation and protest –media and communications –lobbying –litigation –UN mechanisms. GAJE 2015: Simon Rice, Bridging the Social Justice Gap